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Is it possible to flash stock S3 rom onto S2?

Is it possible to flash the stock Galaxy S3 ROM onto an Galaxy S2 (and have it work)?
If it's not possible to flash the stock ROM, is anyone working on a port or something that is very close to stock?
The S2 is my first android, and I haven't had the need to root or flash a custom ROM yet. I recently applied the ICS update though, and it's driving me crazy. I hate some of the changes.
Thanks for the help.

SloppyJoeDay said:
Is it possible to flash the stock Galaxy S3 ROM onto an Galaxy S2 (and have it work)?
If it's not possible to flash the stock ROM, is anyone working on a port or something that is very close to stock?
The S2 is my first android, and I haven't had the need to root or flash a custom ROM yet. I recently applied the ICS update though, and it's driving me crazy. I hate some of the changes.
Thanks for the help.
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Unless it was ported version, no. Absolutely not. You will brick your phone by doing so.

SloppyJoeDay said:
Is it possible to flash the stock Galaxy S3 ROM onto an Galaxy S2 (and have it work)?
If it's not possible to flash the stock ROM, is anyone working on a port or something that is very close to stock?
The S2 is my first android, and I haven't had the need to root or flash a custom ROM yet. I recently applied the ICS update though, and it's driving me crazy. I hate some of the changes.
Thanks for the help.
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you cant directly flash s3 rom to s2.. i also had a s2. stock ics for s2 is realy a not good one.. try this rom.. andy x 15.3.. it has many s3 features and it is really good and beauutifuuull... and also download the jk deluxe settings 14.1 to do more customisations..

whatiznt said:
Unless it was ported version, no. Absolutely not. You will brick your phone by doing so.
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bmwchampz said:
you cant directly flash s3 rom to s2.. i also had a s2. stock ics for s2 is realy a not good one.. try this rom.. andy x 15.3.. it has many s3 features and it is really good and beauutifuuull... and also download the jk deluxe settings 14.1 to do more customisations..
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Thanks, I suspected as much.
I will look around for the andy x 15.3 rom, and read the guides on how to flash it.
Thanks again!

Try the Jedi mind trick ROM its pretty darn close to an s3. I'm running it now its pretty fast. Take a look in the dev forums. Its a very stable rom
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SloppyJoeDay said:
Thanks, I suspected as much.
I will look around for the andy x 15.3 rom, and read the guides on how to flash it.
Thanks again!
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to do all that you have to flash a recovery (cwm)...and thats rooting ur phone...i dont understand why anybody hasnt mentioned that...thats the only way you can use the roms they mentioned...and if your gonna do all that...i think the most stable rom is darkside v8 ...or you can use the newest jelly bean rom...they are coming along very nice...and jelly bean is all that...

The S3 and S2 have diffrent processors and a completely different hardware. You will have a very expensive paper weight. Ive heard many good things thought about Jedi Mind trick, that it has many S3 features.

I am running the Jedi Mind Trick ROM on my S2 and it doesn't look much different than my gf's S3 (obviously some things are different). She works for a "technology" company and it kills me that she has a nicer phone than I do - for now. The Jedi Mind Trick is probably as close to an S3 you can get on an S2 IMO.

Tmogalaxys2 said:
Try the Jedi mind trick ROM its pretty darn close to an s3. I'm running it now its pretty fast. Take a look in the dev forums. Its a very stable rom
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Help!!-ICS Upgrade not shwn in updates

i bought an htc incredible 2
it has gingerbread installed.
i tried to update it. but update says network error.
all other apps including browser uses network fine.
please help. i need to update to ICS.
Note-It is an unlocked Verizon mobile. not factory unlocked and I'm not in USA.

HTC hasn't released ICS for dinc2 yet
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Lmfao
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JehC said:
HTC hasn't released ICS for dinc2 yet
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maybe he is in china

Really? At the risk of sounding like a jerk.... How did you even find your way into the Q&A section without seeing tons of posts about "When will we get the ICS update?"
Just to let you know, once the OTA ICS update is released you will not be able to download it since you are not on the Verizon network. What you will need to do is S-OFF (or at least HTC Dev Unlock) your phone so that you can flash a custom rom. The best part about this is that you don't even have to wait for a custom rom to be released thanks to our awesome devs! You have tons of options for ICS, if you want stock Nitsuj17 just posted a leaked version of the update earlier today and he also has another sense ICS rom out, CondemnedSoul soul has a few nice options (AOKP and CM9 or if you want JellyBean he has the new version of AOKP as well,) Aerovan has an awesome CM9 and a CM10 rom, TazzPatriot has a sense ICS rom out too. There are others as well, those are just the ones that spring to mind.

Thanks
cstone1991 said:
Really? At the risk of sounding like a jerk.... How did you even find your way into the Q&A section without seeing tons of posts about "When will we get the ICS update?"
Just to let you know, once the OTA ICS update is released you will not be able to download it since you are not on the Verizon network. What you will need to do is S-OFF (or at least HTC Dev Unlock) your phone so that you can flash a custom rom. The best part about this is that you don't even have to wait for a custom rom to be released thanks to our awesome devs! You have tons of options for ICS, if you want stock Nitsuj17 just posted a leaked version of the update earlier today and he also has another sense ICS rom out, CondemnedSoul soul has a few nice options (AOKP and CM9 or if you want JellyBean he has the new version of AOKP as well,) Aerovan has an awesome CM9 and a CM10 rom, TazzPatriot has a sense ICS rom out too. There are others as well, those are just the ones that spring to mind.
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Thanks. This is my first android phone so i'm a newbie. i used Nokia before.
All of the people here you are the only one that helped. thank you for that.+1.
can you please te me where to get the stock ics rom.
thanks in advance.

casseer15 said:
Thanks. This is my first android phone so i'm a newbie. i used Nokia before.
All of the people here you are the only one that helped. thank you for that.+1.
can you please te me where to get the stock ics rom.
thanks in advance.
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There is no real "stock" ICS ROM yet as it hasn't been released. The closest ROMs to stock ICS at the moment are:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846304
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745483
The first link is the closest as it is from a test leak.

thanks
Jizzylax said:
There is no real "stock" ICS ROM yet as it hasn't been released. The closest ROMs to stock ICS at the moment are:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846304
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745483
The first link is the closest as it is from a test leak.
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Thanks. +1.

casseer15 said:
Thanks. +1.
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Just stay stock. If you are that much of a rookie to this, it just might make things worse at this point in time. Most don't have GSM working 100% from what I understand (GSM users can correct me on that).
But, if you haven't even rooted yet, you are still a bit away from being able to flash one of those bad boys. I say give it another week at least to see what these devs can do with the leaked rom.
It will probably be easier for you. If not, and you think you are ready to take the plunge, than good luck and enjoy!

[RECOVERY][CWM] Sk8erwitskil ClockworkMod v6.0.2.3 Touch v14.4.1 12-27-2012

hello boys, i just get the new recovery made by sk8erwitskil , its ported and based of the skyrocket sk8er recovery.
Please go and thanx sk8erwitskil for his awesome code here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777970 andread more info about this recovery in the same link.
Code:
hercules recovery ==> [URL="http://d-h.st/aTg"]Download recovery[/URL]
i hope you guys enjoy this the same way i do, and remember go and thanx sk8erwitskil for this.
happy flashing

Thanks my friend...god job..
Enviado desde mi SGH-T989 usando Tapatalk 2

Good thing tanx
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Has sk8 forgotten to update his t989 thread or stopped completely?
Anyways thanks for bringing his updated recovery back to us. Its my favorite.

gruntparty said:
Has sk8 forgotten to update his t989 thread or stopped completely?
Anyways thanks for bringing his updated recovery back to us. Its my favorite.
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Sk8erwitskil is very bussy, he have a lot of projects running and you know the devs have life too
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

Thanks for the head's up!

Thanks been having problems with cwm and twrp

Hey blackwing182, if you have time, could you please port over sk8's latest recovery. He fixed up the custom zip maker and added a few other features which makes it nice. The latest version as of today is v14.4.5. I appreciate it. :fingers-crossed:

Please < FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK> This recovery has Issues. I am working on a customers phone that tried flashing this recovery. It will cause issues. Random shutdowns,
Running backups in recovery phone will shutdown in the middle of running backup and last but not least... BRICK THE PHONE... I just ran JTAG on the phone and retried using this recovery and it had all these issues and bricked the phone again. Not trying to cause problems but be for warned..

I've never had any of those issues. I've been on Sk8erwitskil's recovery since tdj first recommended way back when. Sounds like seriously bad downloads on your end.
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This recovery is the ish!

Racing19969 said:
Please < FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK> This recovery has Issues. I am working on a customers phone that tried flashing this recovery. It will cause issues. Random shutdowns,
Running backups in recovery phone will shutdown in the middle of running backup and last but not least... BRICK THE PHONE... I just ran JTAG on the phone and retried using this recovery and it had all these issues and bricked the phone again. Not trying to cause problems but be for warned..
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1- you are a bad at fixing phones, 2- this recovery was tested before pushing it the hercules users, 3- did you think that a recovery can brick a new samsung device? Please go elsewere, and try to **** up a customer charging it for something that never happen, shame on you and shame on your excuses.
No one.complained about it until now, all my tester gived me great feed back and they PM me about a new update. Heading up to a xda mod, i want this thread clean of garbage like you.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2

gruntparty said:
Hey blackwing182, if you have time, could you please port over sk8's latest recovery. He fixed up the custom zip maker and added a few other features which makes it nice. The latest version as of today is v14.4.5. I appreciate it. :fingers-crossed:
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Ill do it latter i no longer have this phone any more. But i know every dirty little hack for this bad boy
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2

blackwing182 said:
1- you are a bad at fixing phones, 2- this recovery was tested before pushing it the hercules users, 3- did you think that a recovery can brick a new samsung device? Please go elsewere, and try to **** up a customer charging it for something that never happen, shame on you and shame on your excuses.
No one.complained about it until now, all my tester gived me great feed back and they PM me about a new update. Heading up to a xda mod, i want this thread clean of garbage like you.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2
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I've been using this recovery for a while now and not one problem with it. Everything works perfectly. Thank you OP for your time to give us more options.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

payazo915 said:
I've been using this recovery for a while now and not one problem with it. Everything works perfectly. Thank you OP for your time to give us more options.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2
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+100 i have no issues.. thanks sk8erwitsil and op:good::good::good::good::good:

ill update my official hercules recovery with exFAT support and more features but i need a stock jellybean 4.1.2 rom to get the modules and kernel from. can someone please link me? i was going to use the embryo one but its a torrent and im at work and cant torrent

sk8erwitskil said:
ill update my official hercules recovery with exFAT support and more features but i need a stock jellybean 4.1.2 rom to get the modules and kernel from. can someone please link me? i was going to use the embryo one but its a torrent and im at work and cant torrent
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Here is a link to the stock jellybean leak: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2064513

bryan2894 said:
Here is a link to the stock jellybean leak: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2064513
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thats the skyrocket one. there isnt one for the hercules? i would prefer not to use skyrocket kernel on hercules. i can do it but i would just prefer to keep everything original to the actual device.

sk8erwitskil said:
thats the skyrocket one. there isnt one for the hercules? i would prefer not to use skyrocket kernel on hercules. i can do it but i would just prefer to keep everything original to the actual device.
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The Hercules 4.1.2 leak has not been leaked. So far all kernels and ROMs that claim to be 4.1.2 official are based off Skyrocket. Until we get our leak Skyrocket is our only hope.

Shmi117 said:
The Hercules 4.1.2 leak has not been leaked. So far all kernels and ROMs that claim to be 4.1.2 official are based off Skyrocket. Until we get our leak Skyrocket is our only hope.
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ok ill just use those then i guess

New to the club

So I am going to be leaving the HTC Sensation 4G, and considering the GS4 is going to be pretty much like the GS3 (and GS3 are getting GS4 updates) I went ahead and ordered mine just now! Should be shipping sometime this week!
So.. I was running CM10.1 AOSP 4.2.2 Jellybean Kang on my Sensation, I am currently browsing all the Roms available now, what do you all suggest which Rom would be awesome and why? I am all about Battery and Multitasking.

It really depends mate. Thing is if I had wanted vanilla android or aokp I would've bought the nexus device but I chose S3 because of all the extra TouchWiz features as well. I'm running latest version of MIUI and it works perfectly but I know sooner or later I'll go back to using stock based rom. I would suggest sticking with Sammy based roms from the likes of Omega roms and Android Revolution HD, especially if you want some of the features from the S4.
Also reason I suggest the 2 roms above is because they are constantly updated and have active support from the community.
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Alright cool cool, would be nice if I had someone to help me root it also once I receive the phone.
edit looked up rooting methods they are MAD EASY WOW!

TW is overrated and looks like a ridiculous cartoon IMO, and all the S-whatever features are just gimmicks right now, though some people love it.
If you loved CM 10.1, its on our phones only official right now the nightlies are a little unstable since the upgrade to the 3.4 Linux kernel but they are working the bugs out. 10.1 M2 will be most stable. No learning curve that way
Battery life is unbelievable with Ktoonsez kernel. 3/14 version works with M2. Take a look at the thread, its got some good info on the governor, I/O scheduler, undervolt, and other settings.
And with our phones, the 2GB ram and fast CPU, its no problem for multitasking. I even ran my phone at 1.02Ghz and it still responded just fine with all sorts of stuff open.

I agree I dislike Touch Wiz I loved CyanogenMod since his G1 days lol, so I think I may take a look at that. Although This Smooth Liquid looks pretty interesting.

I like the PAC-Man ROM and using the Ktoonsez kernel he released today.

Look into sons of android ROM too. Insane battery life.
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westhillsat said:
I like the PAC-Man ROM and using the Ktoonsez kernel he released today.
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Once I get my device it's between PAC-Man or Liquid Smooth, if those two aren't good then CM or a stable MIUI (if there is one available for this phone)
myowin said:
Look into sons of android ROM too. Insane battery life.
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Seems a bit too plain for my taste.
So I always thought our devices had wireless charging capabilities but I see that you need a certain special back cover, etc. guess I am going to do that mod I found online lol

G1-evolve said:
So I am going to be leaving the HTC Sensation 4G, and considering the GS4 is going to be pretty much like the GS3 (and GS3 are getting GS4 updates) I went ahead and ordered mine just now! Should be shipping sometime this week!
So.. I was running CM10.1 AOSP 4.2.2 Jellybean Kang on my Sensation, I am currently browsing all the Roms available now, what do you all suggest which Rom would be awesome and why? I am all about Battery and Multitasking.
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That's the great thing about root. You can try them all to see what you like.
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Any suggestions on GOOD protectors for this phone? I can't afford another cracked screen/bumps and dinges lol

Also which recovery are you all using? And what rooting method?

G1-evolve said:
Any suggestions on GOOD protectors for this phone? I can't afford another cracked screen/bumps and dinges lol
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Otterbox always good. Look in accessory thread they review and suggest everything in one thread. I use twrp... And flash through Odin.. Easiest for me and convenient
Oh and I found it much easier to root at 4.0,4. Also you can Odin flash using root 66 which come prerooted
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G1-evolve said:
Also which recovery are you all using? And what rooting method?
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I started with CWM, but after switching to TWRP I wouldn't go back.
I used the Root66 method to root the phone - and have used it show a friend how to root their phone and used it to return to stock rooted and get the latest update. Never had an issue, I think it's pretty easy.
I used Wicked for a bit and might go back - I am just a noob and have to work out some issues I had in transferring things over first.
Not sure about screen protectors - mine had one on it when I bought it on eBay and it was so good I've just left it. I just have a $3 TPU and silicone bumper on it and a skin - protects from scratches at least. I've dropped it once or twice with no issue, too.

Is the Root66 method for T-Mobile? I only see three rooting methods and those are by MrRobinson, Chainfire, and mskip here http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-xda-developer-tv/
edit: ok so I looked i think it's the MrRobinson one, but how do I know which T-Mobile image to grab from the selected?
T-Mobile Image
January 2013 - 4.1.1 JellyBean
Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVDLJC
Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVDLJC.7z
Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVDLJA (October 2012 - 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVDLJA.7z
Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVALJ4 (October 4.0.4 ICS)
Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVALJ4.7z
Old Image
Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVALH2 (August 4.0.4 ICS)
Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVALH2.7z
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also after that would you suggest doing
Third, alternate if unfamiliar with adb commands and uncomfortable using any command line
Decide if you want to use TWRP or CWM.
If you would like to install ClockworkMod recovery then grab Rom Manager from the Play store and in the menu select to install ClockworkMod Recovery.
If you would like to install TeamWin Recovery Project then grab GooManager from the Play store and select the option to "Install OpenRecovery Script".
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the TWRP?
or do I do this instead
Bonus Downloads
Odin Flashable Stock TMO UVDLJC Recovery - This is an Odin Flashable STOCK Recovery for TMO from UVDLJC release - TMO_recovery_T999UVDLJC.tar.md5
Odin Flashable TWRP Recovery - openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2tmo.tar.md5
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a little confused on what to do step-by-step some help would be awesome! You all have been awesome and friendly so far I thank you!

It has arrived!! :laugh:

G1-evolve said:
Is the Root66 method for T-Mobile? I only see three rooting methods and those are by MrRobinson, Chainfire, and mskip here http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-xda-developer-tv/
edit: ok so I looked i think it's the MrRobinson one, but how do I know which T-Mobile image to grab from the selected?
also after that would you suggest doing
the TWRP?
or do I do this instead
a little confused on what to do step-by-step some help would be awesome! You all have been awesome and friendly so far I thank you!
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Congrats on your phone. I well suggest any of the 4.1.1 root66 because it's jb... I prefer ja baseband because it works better in my area.
And like what the quote said if you want twrp download goo if cwr rim manager. Lol honestly simply going to the recivery website will tell you how to download. So far your research is on point. You can try both recovery and see which you prefer. Twrp may not be pretty but it's sick and far more friendly and with more option
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Ended up figuring it out thanks! I am on Liquid Smooth rom so far so good!

G1-evolve said:
Ended up figuring it out thanks! I am on Liquid Smooth rom so far so good!
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Liquid smooth + bms kernel = insane battery life. Just check out the battery thread in the general section. Your gonna love the s3
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[Q] Advise on Rom choice

Hey People,
Looking for advise on a Rom for the Note II - I am a new Note II owner,
I have SLIMFAST 4.4 v-4 on it now...
I have not looked around enough to know what ROM is the most complete - I want KitKat.. but I want most complete..
I really would like to put one rom on, and not touch for the next long while if possible.
Suggestions? I want USABLE 1st .. not cutting edge.
James

Biker1bob said:
Hey People,
Looking for advise on a Rom for the Note II - I am a new Note II owner,
I have SLIMFAST 4.4 v-4 on it now...
I have not looked around enough to know what ROM is the most complete - I want KitKat.. but I want most complete..
I really would like to put one rom on, and not touch for the next long while if possible.
Suggestions? I want USABLE 1st .. not cutting edge.
James
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Try this one out Ive been running this ever since it came out im on the buttnaked version and its almost like being on cm with how fast it is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2803363
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OK, couple of things
1. I see so much talk about the bootloader for this phone.. is there an FAQ or can someone help me know what bootloader I have? what I want? and what my dangers are??
2. I need a phone I can listen to text msgs from people through bluetooth and then send a text using bluetooth voice .. So I need a rom and I think s-talk? to do this??
3. Is there an IRC channel for XDA? or somewhere I can chat with people about this realtime??
Thanks
James

Biker1bob said:
Hey People,
Looking for advise on a Rom for the Note II - I am a new Note II owner,
I have SLIMFAST 4.4 v-4 on it now...
I have not looked around enough to know what ROM is the most complete - I want KitKat.. but I want most complete..
I really would like to put one rom on, and not touch for the next long while if possible.
Suggestions? I want USABLE 1st .. not cutting edge.
James
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Keep what u have.
Sent from my SGH-I317 using XDA Free mobile app

Slimfast seems ok, development seems to have stopped.
what about the rom based on the N7100 official?
James

Biker1bob said:
OK, couple of things
1. I see so much talk about the bootloader for this phone.. is there an FAQ or can someone help me know what bootloader I have? what I want? and what my dangers are??
2. I need a phone I can listen to text msgs from people through bluetooth and then send a text using bluetooth voice .. So I need a rom and I think s-talk? to do this??
3. Is there an IRC channel for XDA? or somewhere I can chat with people about this realtime??
Thanks
James
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Well if you looking for something with svoice you would wanna do a touchwiz rom

OK, I am looking at a few different roms.
I see there was an offical a few weeks ago and that they one has been ported to the i317m - which one is that?
I also see lots of talk about bootloaders.. I see 4.2 4.3 etc.. my bootloader is i317mvlucmk5... I see nothing about 4.2 or 4.3?? what do I have??
Thanks
James

terpin32 said:
Well if you looking for something with svoice you would wanna do a touchwiz rom
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The one I have 4.4 slimfast is a tw rom correct?
I messed it up some.. I think I will reflash.. but there is so much talk about bootloaders and deoxed, etc.etc.. this much more complicated than my old LG and Cyanogen.
James

Biker1bob said:
The one I have 4.4 slimfast is a tw rom correct?
I messed it up some.. I think I will reflash.. but there is so much talk about bootloaders and deoxed, etc.etc.. this much more complicated than my old LG and Cyanogen.
James
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It's not any more complicated. Don't worry about odex and stuff. Just stay in the development threads here and flash what you like. Not trying to be mean here but these types of threads are not necessary. Just make a nandroid and flash away and see what best fits your needs. Each rom is subject to opinion. I use slimfast and have had no issues with it.
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Eternalty said:
It's not any more complicated. Don't worry about odex and stuff. Just stay in the development threads here and flash what you like. Not trying to be mean here but these types of threads are not necessary. Just make a nandroid and flash away and see what best fits your needs. Each rom is subject to opinion. I use slimfast and have had no issues with it.
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I keep asking questions, and you give me other replies rather than answers... If might be straightforward and easy for you. and maybe screwing around with a $350 phone is no issue for you.. but me.. not so much.
"In theory you should be fine if you do dirty flash from another 4.3 rom such as DN3 v1.0 or SN10
We recommend TWRP 2.6.3.1 to flash this rom.
You need 4.3 boot loader.
Have both TWRP and latest CWM on your external SD Card along with Ditto Note 3.1.1
Flash TWRP 2.6.3.1, go into Wipe and slide to do the Factory Reset."
This is not straight forward to me.. since I have no idea if I have a 4.3 bootloader - says I HAVE TO HAVE ONE.
TWRP is at 2.7 now .. is there a reason he says to use 2.6.3.1??? on a rom that was updated 3 days ago??
These are the things that bother me.. I am not interested in bricking my phone.
If you dont want to help.. fine, But explanations for the terms used above are not coming up in searches, unless I want to read a ton of threads.. so I thought someone might answer for me.
James

Biker1bob said:
I keep asking questions, and you give me other replies rather than answers... If might be straightforward and easy for you. and maybe screwing around with a $350 phone is no issue for you.. but me.. not so much.
"In theory you should be fine if you do dirty flash from another 4.3 rom such as DN3 v1.0 or SN10
We recommend TWRP 2.6.3.1 to flash this rom.
You need 4.3 boot loader.
Have both TWRP and latest CWM on your external SD Card along with Ditto Note 3.1.1
Flash TWRP 2.6.3.1, go into Wipe and slide to do the Factory Reset."
This is not straight forward to me.. since I have no idea if I have a 4.3 bootloader - says I HAVE TO HAVE ONE.
TWRP is at 2.7 now .. is there a reason he says to use 2.6.3.1??? on a rom that was updated 3 days ago??
These are the things that bother me.. I am not interested in bricking my phone.
If you dont want to help.. fine, But explanations for the terms used above are not coming up in searches, unless I want to read a ton of threads.. so I thought someone might answer for me.
James
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If that's what the developer says to use then use it. I would say he knows why to use 2.6.3.1 but that's not really important. Samsung phones are very hard to brick if you follow the directions. I'm no expert dude, all I do is follow the directions in the OP. If you do that you will be fine. What were you running prior to slim fast? If you're not sure you have the bootloader you can just flash it again.
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